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"Bridges: Connecting Worlds Through Art and Engineering" Bridges have long fascinated artists and engineers alike

Background imageBidge Collection: The Forth Bridge (engraving)

The Forth Bridge (engraving)
1623795 The Forth Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 January 1882)

Background imageBidge Collection: Water Lily Pond, Green Harmony, 1899 (Oil on Canvas)

Water Lily Pond, Green Harmony, 1899 (Oil on Canvas)
7212093 Water Lily Pond, Green Harmony, 1899 (Oil on Canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Water Lily Pond, Green Harmony, 1899)

Background imageBidge Collection: Arundel (colour litho)

Arundel (colour litho)
667854 Arundel (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arundel.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBidge Collection: La demeure tranquille (The Quiet Abode)

La demeure tranquille (The Quiet Abode)
FIA5341120 La demeure tranquille (The Quiet Abode)

Background imageBidge Collection: Colebrooke Row, Islington, London (engraving)

Colebrooke Row, Islington, London (engraving)
603928 Colebrooke Row, Islington, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colebrooke Row, Islington, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageBidge Collection: Early Morning on the Don, Sheffield (colour litho)

Early Morning on the Don, Sheffield (colour litho)
980955 Early Morning on the Don, Sheffield (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Morning on the Don, Sheffield.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageBidge Collection: Game of Bridge: Last Player (colour litho)

Game of Bridge: Last Player (colour litho)
7178572 Game of Bridge: Last Player (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Player)

Background imageBidge Collection: Old Shoreham Bridge (b / w photo)

Old Shoreham Bridge (b / w photo)
7168365 Old Shoreham Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Shoreham Bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: Glasgow: Broomielaw Bridge (litho)

Glasgow: Broomielaw Bridge (litho)
7181093 Glasgow: Broomielaw Bridge (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broomielaw Bridge. Illustration for The Cabinet Album of Glasgow, c 1895)

Background imageBidge Collection: Waterloo Bridge. Effect of Fog, 1903 (oil on canvas)

Waterloo Bridge. Effect of Fog, 1903 (oil on canvas)
7215321 Waterloo Bridge. Effect of Fog, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926) Waterloo Bridge

Background imageBidge Collection: Charing-Cross Bridge in London, c. 1902 (oil on canvas)

Charing-Cross Bridge in London, c. 1902 (oil on canvas)
FIA5391802 Charing-Cross Bridge in London, c.1902 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 65.3x100 cm; National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo, Japan; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageBidge Collection: The Cultivation of Tea in Assam (engraving)

The Cultivation of Tea in Assam (engraving)
1053618 The Cultivation of Tea in Assam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation of Tea in Assam)

Background imageBidge Collection: View of Walton Bridge, Surrey (engraving)

View of Walton Bridge, Surrey (engraving)
3103885 View of Walton Bridge, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Walton Bridge, Surrey)

Background imageBidge Collection: Advertisement for Layton Brothers Restaurant, Windsor, Berkshire (b / w photo)

Advertisement for Layton Brothers Restaurant, Windsor, Berkshire (b / w photo)
5997320 Advertisement for Layton Brothers Restaurant, Windsor, Berkshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBidge Collection: Taranto, Ponte girevole chiuso

Taranto, Ponte girevole chiuso
6012679 Taranto, Ponte girevole chiuso, Le forze navali riunite con gran pavese a mar grande (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taranto)

Background imageBidge Collection: A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond (chromolitho)

A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond (chromolitho)
731722 A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction

The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction
6014783 The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageBidge Collection: An engraving depicting the Upper Bridge in Philadelphia, 19th century

An engraving depicting the Upper Bridge in Philadelphia, 19th century
5311534 An engraving depicting the Upper Bridge in Philadelphia, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBidge Collection: Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne

Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne
LUX4795310 Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne, DI, Lucerne: bridge of the chapel over the Reuss and the water tower, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne, DI)

Background imageBidge Collection: Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne

Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne
LUX4795273 Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne, DI, Lucerne: interior of the bridge of the chapel on the Reuss, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne, DI)

Background imageBidge Collection: Lucerne: The bridge of Lucerne, kapelbrucke (chapel bridge), 1880

Lucerne: The bridge of Lucerne, kapelbrucke (chapel bridge), 1880
LUX4713993 Lucerne: The bridge of Lucerne, kapelbrucke (chapel bridge), 1880; (add.info.: Lucerne: The bridge of Lucerne, kapelbrucke (chapel bridge), 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBidge Collection: Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880

Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880
LUX4714991 Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880; (add.info.: Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBidge Collection: King George V, 1865 - 1936 attending a baseball match at Stamford Bridge

King George V, 1865 - 1936 attending a baseball match at Stamford Bridge
2638487 King George V, 1865 - 1936 attending a baseball match at Stamford Bridge, London, England arranged in honour of the American allies in 1918

Background imageBidge Collection: Mountain landscape with crossbow bridge from kilometre 111

Mountain landscape with crossbow bridge from kilometre 111
JEB4827048 Mountain landscape with crossbow bridge from kilometre 111, Yunnam. Postcard from Vietnam, Indochina. Photograph about 1912-1914.; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageBidge Collection: Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Seedorf: Le pont perdu a seedorf

Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Seedorf: Le pont perdu a seedorf
LUX4817355 Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Seedorf: Le pont perdu a seedorf, 1870 - h j a paris maison alphonse grioux; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Seedorf: Le pont perdu a seedorf)

Background imageBidge Collection: Rope bridge over the Chambo River at Penipe

Rope bridge over the Chambo River at Penipe
1920083 Rope bridge over the Chambo River at Penipe, Ecuad

Background imageBidge Collection: Engraving depicting the Rye Swing Bridge on the South Eastern Railway Line, 19th century

Engraving depicting the Rye Swing Bridge on the South Eastern Railway Line, 19th century
5309032 Engraving depicting the Rye Swing Bridge on the South Eastern Railway Line, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Rye Swing Bridge on the South Eastern Railway Line)

Background imageBidge Collection: Le pont du Rhine a Bale (Switzerland) - Engraving of the 18th century - Milano private collection

Le pont du Rhine a Bale (Switzerland) - Engraving of the 18th century - Milano private collection
XEE5028136 Le pont du Rhine a Bale (Switzerland) - Engraving of the 18th century - Milano private collection; (add.info)

Background imageBidge Collection: View of Switzerland - View of Fribourg

View of Switzerland - View of Fribourg
JEB4834600 View of Switzerland - View of Fribourg. Engraving by Arnout, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions

Background imageBidge Collection: Switzerland, Canton of Fribourg

Switzerland, Canton of Fribourg
LUX4795262 Switzerland, Canton of Fribourg, DI, Fribourg: rue de la Palme with fountain of Fidelite and at the bottom, the suspension bridge of Fribourg, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland)

Background imageBidge Collection: Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: Kirchenfendbrucke bridge over the Aare, 1895

Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: Kirchenfendbrucke bridge over the Aare, 1895
LUX4795226 Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: Kirchenfendbrucke bridge over the Aare, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: Kirchenfendbrucke bridge over the Aare)

Background imageBidge Collection: Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880

Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880
LUX4716186 Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880; (add.info.: Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBidge Collection: Pont de la Riviere des Galets at St Denis de La Reunion - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)

Pont de la Riviere des Galets at St Denis de La Reunion - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)
JAB4121050 Pont de la Riviere des Galets at St Denis de La Reunion - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)

Background imageBidge Collection: Canton of Lucerne, Lucerne: The famous wooden bridge, Kapellbrucke, 1880

Canton of Lucerne, Lucerne: The famous wooden bridge, Kapellbrucke, 1880
LUX4720379 Canton of Lucerne, Lucerne: The famous wooden bridge, Kapellbrucke, 1880; (add.info.: Canton of Lucerne, Lucerne: The famous wooden bridge, Kapellbrucke, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBidge Collection: Natural Stone Bridge in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, USA, 1835-40 (lithograph)

Natural Stone Bridge in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, USA, 1835-40 (lithograph)
FLO4635538 Natural Stone Bridge in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, USA, 1835-40 (lithograph); (add.info.: Le pont naturel de la vallee Shenandoah (Virginia)

Background imageBidge Collection: Edinburgh, view of the old city from Princes Street

Edinburgh, view of the old city from Princes Street
3568651 Edinburgh, view of the old city from Princes Street; (add.info.: Scotland, Edinburgh, Great Britain 1890-1899 Photographer: Burns Archibald); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBidge Collection: Canal swing bridge and canal navigator's tools including barow

Canal swing bridge and canal navigator's tools including barow
FLO4591848 Canal swing bridge and canal navigator's tools including barow, grafting tool, shovel, scoop and horsing-block. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Background imageBidge Collection: The Forth Bridge Project in Edinburgh by Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907)

The Forth Bridge Project in Edinburgh by Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907)
XEE5027894 The Forth Bridge Project in Edinburgh by Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907); (add.info.: The Forth Bridge Project in Edinburgh by Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907)); Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageBidge Collection: View of the Blanc and the Viaduct du Blanc in the Indre - Postcard 1912

View of the Blanc and the Viaduct du Blanc in the Indre - Postcard 1912
ELD4942015 View of the Blanc and the Viaduct du Blanc in the Indre - Postcard 1912; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBidge Collection: Switzerland, Canton of Fribourg, DI, Fribourg: bridge of Berne on the Sarine, 1895

Switzerland, Canton of Fribourg, DI, Fribourg: bridge of Berne on the Sarine, 1895
LUX4795235 Switzerland, Canton of Fribourg, DI, Fribourg: bridge of Berne on the Sarine, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Fribourg, DI, Fribourg: bridge of Berne on the Sarine)

Background imageBidge Collection: Plans and sections through canal bridge

Plans and sections through canal bridge
FLO4591830 Plans and sections through canal bridge, 18th century

Background imageBidge Collection: Plan, elevation and section of the Kelvin Aqueduct

Plan, elevation and section of the Kelvin Aqueduct
FLO4591870 Plan, elevation and section of the Kelvin Aqueduct, built by Robert Whitworth, over the Forth River, Scotland, 1790

Background imageBidge Collection: Natural stone bridge in Virginia

Natural stone bridge in Virginia
FLO4621916 Natural stone bridge in Virginia, North America, 18th century

Background imageBidge Collection: An Indian rope bridge, used to cross the rio de la Plata (silver river) (Argentina)

An Indian rope bridge, used to cross the rio de la Plata (silver river) (Argentina)
FLO4635751 An Indian rope bridge, used to cross the rio de la Plata (silver river) (Argentina, Uruguay)

Background imageBidge Collection: The iron bridge over the Firth of Forth near Stirling, in Scotland

The iron bridge over the Firth of Forth near Stirling, in Scotland
3572354 The iron bridge over the Firth of Forth near Stirling, in Scotland; (add.info.: Scotland, Stirlin environs, Great Britain 1890 ca)

Background imageBidge Collection: Rio della Canonica, Venice

Rio della Canonica, Venice
3568062 Rio della Canonica, Venice; (add.info.: Venice 1875 ca. Photographer: Naya, Carlo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBidge Collection: Winter landscape, 1803

Winter landscape, 1803
RAF81011 Winter landscape, 1803 by Loo, Jules Cesar Denis van (1743-1821); 37x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Jules Cesar Denis van Loo); Photo © Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK

Background imageBidge Collection: The demolition of Old Westminster Bridge, 1860 (engraving)

The demolition of Old Westminster Bridge, 1860 (engraving)
1579611 The demolition of Old Westminster Bridge, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the demolition of Old Westminster Bridge. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBidge Collection: Illumination of the Quay and Pont des Tuileries (gouache on paper)

Illumination of the Quay and Pont des Tuileries (gouache on paper)
XIR234166 Illumination of the Quay and Pont des Tuileries (gouache on paper) by Piranesi, Francesco (c.1756-1810) (attr. to); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Background imageBidge Collection: United States, USA: Suspension road bridge over Niagara Falls

United States, USA: Suspension road bridge over Niagara Falls
LUX4816633 United States, USA: Suspension road bridge over Niagara Falls

Background imageBidge Collection: Three Locks at Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire

Three Locks at Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire
3782941 Three Locks at Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire; (add.info.: Three Locks at Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire. Engraving from J. Hassell's Tour of the Grand Junction Canal, 1819)

Background imageBidge Collection: Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908

Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908
3785152 Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908; (add.info.: Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908. Shows passengers boarding paddle-steamers on the river Thames.); Lebrecht History

Background imageBidge Collection: Unidentified Aircraft (over Montrose), 1942 (oil on canvas)

Unidentified Aircraft (over Montrose), 1942 (oil on canvas)
5947733 Unidentified Aircraft (over Montrose), 1942 (oil on canvas) by Baird, Edward (1904-49); Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Background imageBidge Collection: View of the great bridge of pollet (Pont Colbert) in Dieppe

View of the great bridge of pollet (Pont Colbert) in Dieppe
ELD4949876 View of the great bridge of pollet (Pont Colbert) in Dieppe

Background imageBidge Collection: Andorra (Andorra) in the Pyrenees around 1910: Vallee d'Andorra

Andorra (Andorra) in the Pyrenees around 1910: Vallee d'Andorra
XEE4138790 Andorra (Andorra) in the Pyrenees around 1910: Vallee d'Andorra, the bridge of San Antoni

Background imageBidge Collection: The Golden Hour, c1912. After Thomas Moran (1837-1926) English-born American artist

The Golden Hour, c1912. After Thomas Moran (1837-1926) English-born American artist
528752 The Golden Hour, c1912. After Thomas Moran (1837-1926) English-born American artist

Background imageBidge Collection: Le pont aux Anglais, sun setting Painting by Robert Pinchon (1886-1943) 20th century Sun

Le pont aux Anglais, sun setting Painting by Robert Pinchon (1886-1943) 20th century Sun
JLJ4676976 Le pont aux Anglais, sun setting Painting by Robert Pinchon (1886-1943) 20th century Sun

Background imageBidge Collection: Printemps. Peinture de Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky (Joukovski) (1873-1944)

Printemps. Peinture de Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky (Joukovski) (1873-1944)
FIA5346667 Printemps. Peinture de Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky (Joukovski) (1873-1944), huile sur toile. Art russe, debut 20e siecle, art nouveau, modernisme

Background imageBidge Collection: Forteresse de l'ancienne Russie

Forteresse de l'ancienne Russie
FIA5374866 Forteresse de l ancienne Russie. (Ville fortifiee en bois, sous la neige en Ukraine au Moyen Age)

Background imageBidge Collection: Le sac de Magdebourg (guerre de trente ans) - The Siege of Magdeburg

Le sac de Magdebourg (guerre de trente ans) - The Siege of Magdeburg
FIA5408937 Le sac de Magdebourg (guerre de trente ans) - The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631, by Meulenaer, Peeter (Peter Meulenaer) (1602-1654). Oil on wood, 1650. Dimension : 40x72 cm

Background imageBidge Collection: Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel)

Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel)
5861590 Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 67.6x54.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageBidge Collection: The armees of Saint Louis ravent the Languedoc in the 13th century - Engraving in 'History of the Popes'()

The armees of Saint Louis ravent the Languedoc in the 13th century - Engraving in "History of the Popes"()
XEE4163691 The armees of Saint Louis ravent the Languedoc in the 13th century - - Engraving in " History of the Popes" ()

Background imageBidge Collection: A firefighter saves a man who had taken advantage of the bridge of the park of the humps chaumont

A firefighter saves a man who had taken advantage of the bridge of the park of the humps chaumont
LSE4326811 A firefighter saves a man who had taken advantage of the bridge of the park of the humps chaumont, held in an anfractuosite of the wall, he escaped without any injury

Background imageBidge Collection: View of the city of Ecija and the Genil River

View of the city of Ecija and the Genil River
IND388256 View of the city of Ecija and the Genil River, from the work Civites Orbis Terrarum edited by Georg Braun and engraved by Franz Hogenberg, 1576 (coloured engraving) by German School

Background imageBidge Collection: The Bridge over the Brook Kedron - from 'The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ'- 1899 by James Tissot - La vie de

The Bridge over the Brook Kedron - from "The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ"- 1899 by James Tissot - La vie de
XEE4310295 The Bridge over the Brook Kedron - from " The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ" - 1899 by James Tissot - La vie de notre seigneur Jesus Christ

Background imageBidge Collection: Royal Palace, Madrid (detail)

Royal Palace, Madrid (detail)
IND54190 Royal Palace, Madrid (detail) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); Palazzo Reale, Naples, Italy; Index Fototeca

Background imageBidge Collection: Duel scene at the Pont Neuf in Paris in the 17th century Detail

Duel scene at the Pont Neuf in Paris in the 17th century Detail
JLJ4595947 Duel scene at the Pont Neuf in Paris in the 17th century Detail. Anonymous painting

Background imageBidge Collection: Tarcento, reflections on water, postcard

Tarcento, reflections on water, postcard
3568635 Tarcento, reflections on water, postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Tarcento 1940 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBidge Collection: Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas)

Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas)
7262806 Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F

Background imageBidge Collection: Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)

Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)
7262431 Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo) by Pontelli, Baccio (c.1450-92); © Frank Buffetrille. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageBidge Collection: An Albanian wedding (colour litho)

An Albanian wedding (colour litho)
2818277 An Albanian wedding (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Albanian wedding)

Background imageBidge Collection: Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho)

Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho)
2783787 Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian heroism in Catalonia)

Background imageBidge Collection: Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go

Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go
2815545 Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go

Background imageBidge Collection: The Saint-Mande Train Collision, from Le Petit Parisien, 2 August 1891 (litho)

The Saint-Mande Train Collision, from Le Petit Parisien, 2 August 1891 (litho)
STC373764 The Saint-Mande Train Collision, from Le Petit Parisien, 2 August 1891 (litho) by Dete, Beltrand and Clair-Guyot, E. (fl)

Background imageBidge Collection: Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas)
XIR130882 Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); 48x79 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: in May 1871, towards the end of the Paris Commune)

Background imageBidge Collection: View of the Fires in Paris during the Commune on the 24th and 25th of May

View of the Fires in Paris during the Commune on the 24th and 25th of May
XIR170458 View of the Fires in Paris during the Commune on the 24th and 25th of May, 1871 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageBidge Collection: Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)

Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)
7262432 Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo) by Pontelli, Baccio (c.1450-92); © Frank Buffetrille. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageBidge Collection: Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour)

Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour)
7261303 Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour) by Moss, W G (19th century); 14.5x22.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone Bridge, 1827 (or 1821) Maidstone



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"Bridges: Connecting Worlds Through Art and Engineering" Bridges have long fascinated artists and engineers alike, serving as both functional structures and sources of artistic inspiration. From the iconic Forth Bridge to the charming Walton Bridge in Surrey, these architectural marvels have captured the imagination of generations. In Arundel, a vibrant colour lithograph depicts a picturesque bridge that stands proudly amidst its surroundings. The game of bridge takes on a whole new meaning in another colourful lithograph titled "Last Player, " showcasing the intensity and camaraderie shared by players. Glasgow's Broomielaw Bridge comes to life through an intricate lithograph, highlighting its grandeur against the cityscape backdrop. Meanwhile, an engraving offers us a timeless view of this bustling Scottish city from atop Walton Bridge. The Forth Bridge enchants with its majestic presence in yet another detailed engraving. Its sturdy structure symbolizes human ingenuity at its finest, spanning vast distances to connect communities. Artistic interpretations take center stage with Waterloo Bridge's foggy ambiance portrayed skillfully on canvas. Monet's Water Lily Pond captures nature's harmony through delicate brushstrokes while Charing-Cross Bridge immerses us in London's urban charm during early 20th century. Beyond bridges' visual allure lies their historical significance. An engraving showcases tea cultivation in Assam, shedding light on cultural practices intertwined with trade routes. A black-and-white photograph advertises Layton Brothers Restaurant near Windsor; it serves as a reminder that bridges not only physically connect places but also foster social connections. Even during times of conflict like World War II, bridges remain prominent subjects for artists who capture unidentified aircraft soaring over Montrose in oil on canvas - reminding us that even amidst chaos, bridges continue to serve as symbols of hope and resilience. Lastly, we glimpse into history through a postcard depicting Pont Colbert - Dieppe's great bridge at the turn of the 20th century.

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